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Facts about Accidents in Rhode Island
Did You Know?
Car crashes happen at high speeds more often than at low speeds
More than half of fatal crashes occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or more, while only 22 percent of property-damage-only crashes occurred on these roads.
Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Rhode Island. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.
State Accident Statistics
Accident Fatalities in Rhode Island
INTERSTATE
3
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL
1
MINOR,ARTERIAL
6
MAJOR,COLLECTOR
3
LOCAL
DataNotAvailable
Source: US Department of Transportation
Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Rhode Island Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.
Our Rhode Island Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Rhode Island Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.
Rhode Island Verdicts and Settlements
Rhode Island man awarded $3,170,000 in U-Haul truck accident
(6/23/1998)
Truck accident - Joseph J. Fratus was hit by a U-Haul truck while directing traffic on June 5, 1885 rending him a paraplegic. Jury verdict for plaintiff for $3,170,000.00.
97-1876
The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:
Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001
A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times. Source: National Public Radio
The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.
Rhode Island Accident Links
RI DEM/Law Enforcement- Boating Accident Form
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING RHODE ISLAND BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ... BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT. State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations ... Rhode Island DEM - Proposed Environmental Bills 2005
State of Rhode Island 2005 Legislative Session Proposed Environmental Bills ... Increasing Threshold for Mandatory Accident Reporting H-5991 (Ehrhard
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News about Accidents in Rhode Island and nationwide:
Definition:
The determination of the probability of failure of a component or system.
Cause of action
Definition:
A legal claim. Certificate under penalty of perjury - A written statement, certified by the maker as being under penalty of perjury.
Excessive speed & Speeding
Definition:
Speeding is defined as travelling faster than the posted speed limit, or travelling too fast for the road conditions even at speeds under the posted limit.
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:
Barrington
Bristol
Central Falls
Coventry
Cranston
Cumberland
East Greenwich
East Providence
Johnston
Lincoln
Middletown
Narragansett
Newport
North Kingstown
North Providence
Pawtucket
Portsmouth
Providence
Riverside
Tiverton
Wakefield
Warwick
West Warwick
Westerly
Woonsocket
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State Accident Statistics
RI DEM/Law Enforcement- Boating Accident Form